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May 2023How Philosophers Fail Themselves
The somewhat different historyof philosophy
by Otto A. Böhmer
— Philosophy for beginners — For philosophy enthusiasts — A pleasant read This truly brilliant book tells of the sometimes sublime, sometimes exhilarating efforts of philosophers to maintain their attitude in everyday life without forgetting the meaning of their own words – and how they ultimately failed to do so. The minor, sometimes bizarre events in the lives of the great philosophers fit so aptly in the picture of the respective philosophy that one has to assume they could have been conceived to keep the associated intellectual giant in a strange and memorable mood. A book of cheerful science, full of wit, narrative and linguistic eloquence.
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Children's & young adult fiction & true storiesThe Hole Ridden Cap
by Oulya Setti / Camilla Zaza
With his head often in the clouds, Idriss is very shy, so shy that he doesn’t even dare say hello to the neighbor! His mom would like to see him laugh and have fun with his friends… but to no avail. His words stay stuck in the back of his throat! One day, Idriss meets a strange old man who offers him a very mysterious gift: a hole ridden cap that can give him the power of eloquence. Thanks to this chance meeting and the magical hat, Idriss will learn to overcome his debilitating shyness and come into his own. • Overcoming social anxiety and gaining selfconfidence • Intergenerational dialogue between a wise old man and a timid young boy • Humorous and light illustrations
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Children's & young adult fiction & true storiesThe Sky Painter
by Goktug Canbaba
Sky painter is very successful at his task of painting the sky and restoring the night. But he believes he is unimportant because no one sees him. Everything goes tupsy-turvy when he puts stars in his clothes and shines. People admire him at first but suffer from sleepless nights, and he recognizes his significance in the end. The author, Goktug Canbaba, tries to highlight the concept of self-esteem in his early readers through the stunning illustrations of Ceyhun Sen.
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Children's & YAAugust 2016SEAMSTRESS ABBY
by KAREN SOKLIČ
Abby goes to the city, where she opens her frst sewing salon. She gets visits from Fear, Troubles, and Doubt, which try to make Abby doubt herself and her work. But instead of giving up, Abby remembers the advice of her family, and this helps her to overcome diffcult times. Moral: The story shows how obstacles can always be found on the way to the fulfillment of one’s dreams, but we can overcome them with perseverance, courage and confidence in ourselves.
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May 2021The Wellbeing Dictionary
by Lise Bourbeau, Micheline St-Jacques
This book is a volume of reference for all those who are interested in personal growth and it answers innumerable questions that more and more of people are asking themselves.It is also a priceless tool for all those who are counselors of some kind.Here’s an example of one of the definitions:ACCUSATION:To accuse, we must decide that someone is guilty. An accusation consists of a value judgment passed on a person, a situation or on ourselves because we disagree about something or are reacting to what we consider right and wrong or correct and incorrect. An accusation is always preceded by criticism and judgment whether openly or in our thoughts; i.e., accusing ourselves of weakness, impatience, poverty, lack of selfconfidence, willpower, etc., or accusing others of traits which DISTURB us or affect us emotionally.As soon as we accuse ourselves or others, we also experience EMOTION which depletes us of our energy. We accuse ourselves or others because we are deeply suffering and refusing to take RESPONSIBILITY. On the other hand, we suffer because we allow our EGO to control our life instead of LOVE. Our hidden fears fuel our accusations -- the fear of not being loved, accepted or validated. When we long to be loved, we don't love ourselves enough and hope others will do it for us.How can we ever stop accusing? By becoming aware of our FEARS, CRITICISMS, BELIEFS and the deep DESIRES hidden below these fears. Next we must determine whether or not our beliefs are still useful and then act accordingly. If we continue to go against what is beneficial to us, we will keep on accusing ourselves. Realize also that the less we accuse ourselves, the less we will accuse others (and the less they will accuse us)...
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April 2019Mein Donnergrummel
Das grummelstarke Begleitheft
by Melanie Busse
The grumbling booklet to the book "Zum Donnergrummel" (Thundergrump). Everyone has a thundergrump! What is yours doing? With this grumbling booklet, kids can get to know theirthunderous grumbling better. There are lots of pages tofill out, some great tips, and enough space for a few grumpy tricks. And the most important rule: stay cool. My Thundergrump (Mein Donnergrummel) booklet is provides kids space to portray their own personal Thundergrump emblematic of their own anger. It allows them to give their Thundergrump characeristics like what is he doing, when the Thundergrump is especially active or what does he need be more relaxed. The booklet also provides a lot of tips and tricks for the kids to better deal with verbal attacks. What does your Thundergrump look like? Age recommendation with accompaniment for children from 5 years. Without accompaniment, the children must already be able to write
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Oral historyFebruary 2018Hitler, Stalin and I
An Oral History
by Heda Margolius Kovály and Helena Třeštíková; translated by Ivan Margolius
This life and death human drama is not just about one survivor but a meaningful observation of an even more significant story about the bloody outcomes of extremism. – New York Journal of Books Through interviews with award-winning filmmaker Helena Treštíková, Kovály recounts her experiences under fascist and communist oppression. Miraculously surviving both Łódz Ghetto and Auschwitz, then escaping from a death march, Heda participated in the Prague Uprising and its liberation. Later, under Communist rule Heda suffered extreme social isolation after her first husband Rudolf Margolius was unjustly accused in the infamous Slánský Trial and executed for treason. Her son and translator of the book, Ivan Margolius, adds critical contextual information surrounding the trial and its recently uncovered documents and film footage. Remarkably, Kovály, who was exiled in the United States after the brutal crushing of the Prague Spring, only had love for her country and continued to believe in its people. She returned to Prague in 1996 and died there in 2010 at the age of 91.
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MemoirsYes Sister, No Sister: My Life as a Trainee Nurse in 1950s Yorkshire
by Jennifer Craig
Yes Sister, No Sister: Ny Life as a Trainee Nurse in 1950s Yorkshire tells the story of a naïve, idealistic eighteen-year old who starts nurse training in 1952 at Leeds General Infirmary. Two themes run through the book: The first theme is the camaraderie among the student nurses who support each other, tell each other jokes and cope with their experiences by using typical Yorkshire humour. Their antics often elicit Matron’s ire. “Memo from Matron's Office: It has come to my attention that night staff are poaching eggs in sterilizers. This practice must cease forthwith. Only instruments and bowls are to be boiled in sterilizers.” The second theme is the influence of the Sisters, who, for good or bad, control the lives of student nurses. “The Sister on the ward is known as the Dragon. One look at that frozen face and I know I am in for trouble.” Nurse Ross grows from an innocent teenager into a professional nurse. During a period of disillusionment, she realises that the patients are her whole reason for enduring the hard, difficult work and she continues her training with renewed enthusiasm. Throughout her training, Nurse Ross dreams of becoming a Ward Sister so that she can effect some changes in routine and procedure and thus relieve her frustration with the system. She fulfils this ambition but finds that changing the system brings not only joy but also recriminations. The story ends when she decides to immigrate to Canada.
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ELT resource books for teachersMay 1996Teaching for Success
Brain Friendly revolution in Action!
by Mark Fletcher
By popular demand, here is a resource book which brings a wealth of information and practical activities to teachers wishing to enjoy the benefits of the Brain-friendly revolution. Estimates suggest that most of us only use between 4% and 10% of our available brain power! What could we achieve if we used a bit more? This book explains: How understanding of the brain workings has increased enormously in the last few years How the findings of neurologists have huge implications How more effective linking of the complex systems in the brain demonstrably achieves improved transfer to long-term memory. The book contains practical examples for the classroom that will have a dramatic effect on teaching methods and learning expectations in the next millennium. It includes help, examples, and activities for using Mind Mapping, N.L.P., Suggestopedia, music, colour, learning styles and much more in your classroom. Extracts from the foreword Sir Christopher Ball is patron of the Campaign for Learning, Co-Chair (with Professor Susan Greenfield) of the 'Learning and the Brain' Royal Institution seminars 2000. As a learner, I believe I can learn anything - provided the conditions are right! As a teacher, I believe I can teach anybody anything - with the same proviso ... Learning is a natural instinct, and teaching an art that can be mastered. This book is all about the conditions for successful teaching and learning. Read it, if you want to know what they are. Are you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin ... Turn to page 2 (or any other page) and enjoy this remarkable book ... I wish I had been able to read Teaching for Success at the beginning rather than the end of my career. I expect he does too. But it's never too late to learn!
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Political leaders & leadershipDecember 2011Yes We Can
Obama and Clinton Walk the Talk
by Sandra Bernard-Bastien
Analysis and comparison of the rhetoric of Presidents Obama and Clinton and how they use rhetoric to win elections.
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A Gay Humanist Manifesto
by Alan. Keslian
This non-fiction booklet gives a gay perspective on humanist beliefs. It discusses subjects such as monogamy and promiscuity, and counters the rejection of same sex attraction on moral and religious grounds. Touching on scientific and social arguments, in 25 pages it makes the case for a positive outlook on the place of lesbians and gay men in the modern world.
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March 2013The Story Until Now
A Great Big Book of Stories
by Kit Reed
The best stories from a master of speculative fiction
